Reviews for Paradise Roasters
Richly nut-toned, very sweet. Toffee, hazelnut, magnolia, green grape, marjoram in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy-sweet acidity; lively, viscous mouthfeel. Long, resonant finish that harmoniously carries forward all the notes from the cup.
Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly tart, richly bright. Pomegranate, dark chocolate, narcissus, tangerine zest, brown sugar in aroma and cup. Crisp, satiny mouthfeel, chocolaty, fruit-tart finish. In cappuccino-scaled milk, pomegranate and dark chocolate notes are juxtaposed with narcissus.
Juicy, vibrant, fruit-forward. Mulberry, ginger blossom, cocoa nib, toffee, amber in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with brisk acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Long, flavor-laden finish that fulfills the promise of the cup.
Integrated, balanced, deep-toned. Raw chocolate, dried coconut, tiger lily, allspice, cedar in aroma and cup. Complex, sweet-savory structure with juicy-bright acidity; full, viscous mouthfeel. Sweetly rich finish, crisply chocolaty and spice-toned.
Fruit-toned, sweetly tart. Strawberry guava, lemon balm, dark chocolate, tangerine zest, cane sugar in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart with bright, juicy acidity; lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Delicately fruity finish with undertones of strawberry and deep chocolate.
Price: $19.00/12 ounces
Evaluated as espresso. Gingko nut, artichoke liqueur, strawberry, pink peppercorn, nutmeg in aroma and small cup. Crisply creamy mouthfeel; bittersweet, gently fermenty finish. In three parts milk, savory-leaning (artichoke liqueur) and sweetly nut-toned.
Floral and spice grandeur in a balanced anaerobic. Big, sweet, soaring, perfumy/spicy. Coriander, loquat, marjoram, cocoa, and a range of intense, spicy flowers in aroma and cup. Quite sweet but brightly tangy in structure, with a hint of savory depth. Creamy, lively mouthfeel. The finish is resonant, balanced and lasting.
Price: $40.00/4 ounces
Elegantly fruit-toned, tropical. Lychee, passionfruit, bergamot, star jasmine, lemon thyme in aroma and cup. Gently bright, sweet structure with high-toned acidity; very rich, buoyantly creamy mouthfeel. Long, lingering, integrated finish.
Cocoa-toned, delicately sweet-tart. Cocoa nib, almond nougat, Cara Cara orange, magnolia, lemon thyme in aroma and small cup. Gently bright structure with juicy-sweet acidity; full, vibrant mouthfeel. Cocoa- and citrus-toned finish.
Sweetly citrusy, richly chocolaty. Candied kumquat, dark chocolate, vanilla yogurt, honeysuckle, lemon balm in aroma and cup. Brightly sweet-tart with juicy, high-toned acidity; creamy-smooth mouthfeel. Resonant, long, flavor-laden finish.
Floral-toned, richly sweet, balanced. Narcissus, dark chocolate, red plum, almond brittle, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with brisk acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. The crisply sweet finish leads with notes of plum and chocolate with cedar undertones.
Price: $30.00/12 ounces
Evaluated as espresso. Crisply chocolaty, sweetly nutty. Baking chocolate, hazelnut butter, black cherry, cedar, orange zest in aroma and small cup. Crisply satiny mouthfeel; gently drying, nutty finish. In three parts milk, chocolate notes bloom and commingle with sweet hazelnut.
Elegantly fruit-toned, crisp and bright. Strawberry guava, cocoa nib, lilac, pistachio, lemon thyme in aroma and cup. Richly sweet-tart structure with juicy acidity; viscous, satiny mouthfeel. Berry-toned finish supported by cocoa nib.
High-toned, juicy-sweet. Mango, cocoa nib, magnolia, lemongrass, pink peppercorn in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with bright, balanced acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Flavor-laden finish, long and lingering, centered around notes of mango and cocoa nib.
Richly spice-toned, floral-driven. Bergamot, lilac, cocoa nib, blackberry, wild honey in aroma and cup. Complex, bittersweet structure with juicy, balanced acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. The long, flavor-saturated finish carries over all the nuance of the cup.
Delicately sweet-tarty, fruity and lively. Baking chocolate, pomegranate, lime zest, cashew butter, oak in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with gently bright, winey acidity; crisp, silky mouthfeel. Baking chocolate and lime zest are central in the finish.
Evaluated as espresso. Deeply chocolaty, sweetly earthy. Dark chocolate, date, graphite, lemon verbena, candied violet in aroma and small cup. Crisp, satiny mouthfeel; richly chocolaty and gently herbaceous finish. Chocolate takes the stage in cappuccino-scaled milk, with support from notes of date and lemon verbena.
Crisply fruit-toned, chocolaty. Cocoa powder, black cherry, almond, cedar, orange zest in aroma and cup. Richly bittersweet structure with brisk acidity; full, velvety mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of cocoa powder, orange zest and cedar.
Price: $30.00/4 ounces
Richly sweet-tart, floral and fruit-driven. Mango, cocoa nib, ginger blossom, lime zest, cedar in aroma and cup. Balanced, tart-leaning structure with vibrant, juicy acidity; lightly viscous, silky mouthfeel. Long, flavor-saturated finish centered around fruit and florals.
Richly chocolaty, sweetly tart. Nectarine, dark chocolate, lemon verbena, lavender, fresh-cut oak in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with high-toned acidity; very full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Crisply sweet, chocolaty finish with undertones of lemon verbena and a hint of lavender.